Welcome back! This is the fifth installment of my blog posts on social skills in the workplace. Previously, we have discussed the confusion autistic individuals may have over facial expressions, the value of a smile, and the importance of small talk. Today I would like to discuss why it is important to initiate conversations at work.…
Social Skills in the Workplace: The Value of Small Talk with Neurotypical Colleagues
Thanks for visiting! As you may already know, this is the fourth installment of my blog series about navigating social skills in the workplace. If you are on the autism spectrum, you might think you are at work to do your job. Therefore, small talk, smiling, and other social niceties may seem like a waste of time and unnecessary.…
Social Skills in the Workplace: Autistic Adults and Smiling
Thanks for visiting my Open Doors Therapy Blog This is the second installment of my blog series about navigating social skills in the workplace. If you are on the autism spectrum or neurodiverse, you might think your primary responsibility at work is to do your job well. Small talk, smiling, and other social niceties may seem like a waste of time and irritating.…
Social Skills in the Workplace: The Confusion with Trying to Read Facial Expressions of Autistic Adults
Welcome back! I’m so glad you are joining me for this new blog series about Social Skills in the Workplace. We’re going to start with one of the most frequent concerns I hear about: reading facial expressions! This can seem tricky, but I am going to address some of the main concerns you might have in today’s post.…
Social Skills for Autistic Adults in the Workplace
Blog Series Introduction
As a psychologist, I run neurodiverse therapy groups and specifically groups for autistic working professionals. My private practice, Open Doors Therapy, is in Palo Alto, the heart of Silicon Valley. So, I get to work with neurodiverse professionals in the tech and science industries. As many of you may know, Silicon Valley is near San Francisco, CA.
…If you have autism and constantly criticize yourself, you are not alone!
I used to say the hardest thing anyone can do in this world is to…not judge others. I now think that’s the second hardest thing!
I’ve realized the hardest thing to do in this world is to…not judge yourself.
Honestly, I think many people are prone to self-criticism.…
Social Skills Groups for Autistic Adults at Open Doors Therapy
As a psychologist, I get to do work that I love every day. I specialize in social skills groups for teens and adults who consider themselves autistic, aspie (Asperger’s), neurodiverse, or on the autism spectrum. Many people in these groups are in college, are working professionals, or are feeling a bit lost in navigating the social complexities of adulthood.…
What’s the Difference Between Autistic Support Groups and Social Skills Groups?
Some people wonder about what makes an autism support group different from a social skills group for teens and adults on the autism spectrum. There are similarities and differences between these types of groups.
Similarities between Autistic Support Groups and Social Skills Groups for Adults & Teens
I’m a psychologist, and I specialize in working with teens and adults who consider themselves autistic, aspie, neurodiverse, or on the autism spectrum.…
My New Blog: Neurodiversity & Autism Spectrum in Adulthood
Hello! I am here to introduce myself and tell you about my new blog covering topics related to neurodiversity, and teens and adults on the autism spectrum.
My name is Dr. Tasha Oswald, but you can call me Tasha! I’m a trained developmental and clinical psychologist. I am also the founder and director of Open Doors Therapy, a private practice in Palo Alto, near San Francisco, CA.…